Brazilian rodizio coming to Dartmouth this fall

DARTMOUTH — In Hyannis for 13 years, a popular Brazilian-style rodizio is coming to Dartmouth this fall.

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By AUDITI GUHA

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By AUDITI GUHA

Posted Apr. 9, 2014 at 12:10 AM
Updated Apr 9, 2014 at 12:41 AM

By AUDITI GUHA

Posted Apr. 9, 2014 at 12:10 AM
Updated Apr 9, 2014 at 12:41 AM

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DARTMOUTH — In Hyannis for 13 years, a popular Brazilian-style rodizio is coming to Dartmouth this fall.

The Select Board on Monday night approved alcohol, restaurant and entertainment licenses for Brazilian Grill, which is looking to open at 464 State Road in September. It will be located in the space formerly occupied by Cardoza's Wine & Spirits and Smokey Bones.

Co-owner Kelly Borsatto said it is "a popular restaurant" styled after the gauchos of Brazil where meats are cooked over a large charcoal grill.

The two restaurant grills will be capable of roasting about 45 skewers at a time. The 276-seat family-style restaurant will also have a large salad bar that vegetarians could enjoy.

Some board members said they were concerned about giving the restaurant an entertainment license. Borsatto said they plan to have a guitar player providing mood or ambient music a couple days a week. They won't have a stage but may have lighting and a few guitar players during special events such as New Year's Eve.

Asked why they chose Dartmouth, Borsatto pointed to the large Portuguese community and said the Hyannis location gets a lot of customers from this region.

Select Board member Shawn McDonald said he is "very excited" to hear about it.

"Believe me, it is going to be a welcome addition," he said.

Newly elected to the board, Stanley Mickelson said it would be good for a building that's long been an empty eyesore.

Borsatto said the next step is to apply for a building permit to renovate the space.